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How do I become a Pilot in the Indian Air Force?
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How do I become a Pilot in the Indian Air Force?
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The methods of becoming a Pilot in the Indian Air Force are as follows: There are four methods of becoming a Pilot in the Indian Air Force. i) Through NDA ii) Through CDS examination iii) Through NCC special Entry Scheme iv) Through service entry scheme (Applicable for serving air men)
After 10 +2 (You should have passed + 2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as subjects) should gain admission into NDA. (National Defence Academy) (UPSC -written test- SSB Interview)
Choose Air Force as your choice.
Pass Pilot Aptitude battery test at SSB
Get recommended by the Air Force Services Selection board. ( Mysore, Varanasi, Dehradun)
Successfully undergo three years training at the NDA
On successful completion of Basic Pilot training at Dundigal(Hydreabad) You will be commissioned as a Flying officer flying Pilot)(as a Fighter pilot/Transport Pilot/Helicopter Pilot)
One can directly get into Air Force Academy for flying training provided one passes the CDS examination and gets through the SSB , strict medical and of course the merit list. Or Appear for direct SSB as a NCC special entry candidate one gets a chance to become a Pilot. ( Only NCC "C" Certificate degree holders with BSC-Physics/Mathematics are eligible- about 10 % of vacancies are reserved)
For Female candidates: Only direct SSB- But Educational qualification is Any Graduation / Engineering with Science subjects at 10 +2 level.
Yet another method, a tedious path- after becoming an air man one gets an opportunity to become a Pilot. Provided the candidate has passed +2 with science back ground. A candidate should have served as an airman for stipulated period of time. Age limit is also more for such entry. A few seats are reserved for this entry.